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VIDEO: City men’s basketball coach celebrated for family-first legacy in ‘Beyond 400’

Documentary reveals Knights’ Mitch Charlens known to put players, staff first

Can’t see the video? Click here. To read a transcript. click here.

Throughout his 20 years at San Diego City College, head coach Mitch Charlens didn’t just win 400 games — he impacted and changed lives.

City Times Media multimedia journalists Itzel Martinez and Varun Chaturvedi explored these connections to document the true Charlens, talking to 30 different people over five months.

Chaturvedi then edited them into a 17-minute documentary called “Beyond 400.”

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The sources ranged from current and former players and coaches to friends, family and foes on the court.

“Beyond 400” is also available as a podcast. Click here to listen.

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Update, Feb. 4: Story updated to include audio version of “Beyond 400.”

 

 

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